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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Island Time

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Durant Station Condominiums, Unit 305 — Are you ready for ISLAND TIME? Located on the third floor of this oceanfront condominium complex at Durant Station, this three-bedroom/two-bath unit is the ideal place to appreciate...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

5215 - Dolphin Dreaming

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Ultimate relaxation will be yours at this Oceanfront condo located in The Golden Strand complex in Kill Devil Hills...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Happy Our

Here is a winning combination of comfort and beach style just waiting for your family to savor a relaxing, carefree vacation.  Decks, great pool (10x26) and hot tub will add to your enjoyment.  Rec Room, large laundry room, 2nd living room, and...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

839 | Shin Digs

This thoughtfully designed vacation home combines style, comfort, and accessibility, making it an excellent choice for your Outer Banks getaway. Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub! Located just 400 feet from Admiral Street Beach Access, with Baltic...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

6301 - Dolphins & Dunes

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  New for 2025: All New Mattresses!  Dolphins & Dunes is a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront Nags Head rental ready for you and your...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Sea Escape 186-A

Bid farewell to the pressures of everyday life when you enter Sea Escape! The Outer Banks beach life is yours as you take a refreshing dip in the saltwater pool, unwind in the hot tub or relax on the expansive decking. This lovely Duck vacation home...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Merlion Haven

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo — Wind Over Waves — With the grace of a mermaid and the heart of a lion, MERLION HAVEN pulls off the ideal balance as a sanctuary of calm and a base for energetic pursuits. Located in an fresh community of extravagant...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms

A pleasant, casual cafe with two locations offering seafood, sandwiches, salads, and coffee and frozen drinks.

Dairy Queen, endearlingly called “DQ” by fans, is a soft serve ice cream and restaurant chain serving tasty eats, treats and beverages. 

Watermen’s Bar & Grill boasts a “unique indoor/outdoor design” with spectacular waterfront views and a friendly staff - and “the best coffee, beers and mixed drinks on the Outer Banks.” This includes an exclusive...

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to Waves Market & Deli. This...